Which Poetic Device Is Sudden Strangeness?

Alliteration: It is the repetition of a letter at the start of closely placed words. The repetition of the letter: W in we would. S in sudden strangeness.

What does the poet mean by sudden strangeness?

Sudden strangeness means man is running for happiness but ironically he finds unrest and dissatisfaction. When he stops doing any action he feel some relief and internal pleasure.It will be strange for him which will come to him suddenly.

What are the poetic devices used in the poem keeping quiet class 12?

Poetic Devices
  • `Count to twelve' — symbolizes a measure of time. ...
  • Fisherman and whale stand for the oppressor and oppressed respectively. ...
  • Put on clean clothes'- Alliteration.
  • Introspection will make us comprehend the destructive nature of wars. ...
  • `Brothers' — a symbol of mankind.
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